Tuesday, October 18, 2011

physical examination

examination of consciousness
Neurological examination one of which is consciousness. status consciousness done in two options, namely:
1. qualitative assessment
2. quantitative assessment
qualitative assessment include:
-compos mentis
full awareness by providing adequate yanag response to the stimulus provided
-apathy
indifferent to the circumstances surrounding
-somnolence
lower consciousness characterized by looking sleepy always wanted to sleep.
-sopor
does not respond mild to moderate, but still provide little response to strong stimulation in the presence of pupillary reflex to light.

quantitative assessment can be measured through a scale glasgow.dengan comma comma category if they are below the value 8.

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